Modern Cremation: Its History And Practice (1891)

By Henry Thompson

Book Overview

Modern Cremation: Its History and Practice is a book written by Henry Thompson and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and practice of cremation, including its origins in ancient civilizations, its resurgence in the 19th century, and the modern techniques and technologies used in the cremation process. Thompson also explores the cultural and religious attitudes towards cremation, and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the practice. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of cremation, and provides a detailed and informative account of this important aspect of modern funeral practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166362310
• ISBN13: 9781166362317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"